Conduct of Students Out of School

i. In crossing the street or highway at any time, pupils should look both to the right and to the left, then WALK–not run. j. Outside the ordinary conversation in normal tone, classroom conduct is to be observed when on the bus.

k. Pupils must not call out to passers-by. They should not open the bus windows without permission from the driver or extend head or arms out of the window.

l. Pupils shall not leave the bus without the driver’s consent, except on arrival at their regular bus stop or at school. m. Pupils should help to keep the bus clean, sanitary, and orderly. They must not damage or abuse the equipment. n. Pupils are not permitted to smoke while on the bus. o. Pupils must not use profanity while on the bus. p. Pupils must not throw articles of any kind out of or around the bus. q. Pupils are not to eat or drink while on the bus. r. Other forms of misconduct that will not be tolerated are acts such as, but not limited to, indecent exposure, obscene gestures, and spitting.

CONDUCT OF STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL

The student discipline policy shall also apply to out-of-school conduct by a student if the District believes that the nature of such conduct indicates that the student presents a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of other students or District staff, or to the reputation of a school or the District. Such out-of-school conduct shall include, but is not limited to: – Acts of violence which are punishable by law; – Sexual offenses which are punishable by law; – The sale, transfer, or possession of drugs which would constitute an offense punishable by law; or _ Cyber-bullying and other inappropriate online behavior that has caused or threatens to cause a substantial and material threat of disruption on campus The District is notified by the Attorney General's office and/or law enforcement authorities whenever a student is arrested for committing a felony, even if it has nothing to do with school or has occurred off school property. When the District receives these reports, they will be reviewed. The District may take disciplinary action as outlined. The District will not wait for adjudication of said felony to proceed with alternative placement or expulsion procedures.

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